S.I. No. 113/1974 -- European Communities (Italian Ryegrass Seeds) Regulations, 1974.
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S.I. No. 113/1974: EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (ITALIAN RYEGRASS SEEDS) REGULATIONS, 1974. |
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (ITALIAN RYEGRASS SEEDS) REGULATIONS, 1974. |
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I, MARK CLINTON, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by Section 3 of the European Communities Act, 1972 (No. 27 of 1972), hereby make the following regulations: |
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1. These Regulations may be cited as the European Communities (Italian Ryegrass Seeds) Regulations, 1974, and shall come into operation on the 1st day of May, 1974. |
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2. In these Regulations-- |
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"the Minister" means the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries; |
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"the relevant sub-paragraphs" means sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph (1) of Regulation 3 of the European Communities (Seeds of Perennial Ryegrass and Cereals) Regulations, 1973 ( S.I. No. 19 of 1973 ); |
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any reference to sale includes a reference to barter, offer or expose for sale and invitation to buy. |
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| Restriction on sale of Italian ryegrass seeds | ||
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3. (1) The like restrictions as, by virtue of the relevant sub-paragraphs, apply with respect to a sale of perennial ryegrass seeds shall apply with respect to a sale of Italian ryegrass seeds. |
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(2) Any person who contravenes this regulation shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £200. |
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4. An offence under these Regulations may be prosecuted by the Minister. |
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GIVEN under my Official Seal, this 26th day of April, 1974. |
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MARK CLINTON, |
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Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries. |
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EXPLANATORY NOTE. |
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The Regulations provide that Italian ryegrass seeds may not be sold in Ireland unless they are certified seeds. |
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